Following John Lewis’s festive reveal, M&S has unveiled its Christmas advert for 2026. Previous years, its adverts have starred the likes of Dawn French, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Tan France and Hannah Waddingham – this time around, it’s Lucy Punch’s and James Norton’s turn.
Completely playful and heart-warming, the pair play Mr and Mrs Claus. After ditching the beard following requests from Punch, the star of BBC’s Amandaland, Norton decides to experience a real Christmas now he won't be recognised. Undercover, he sneaks into a Christmas carol show (with Katherine Jenkins as the lead singer), tucks in to party “picky bits” and even crashes a neighbour’s festive lunch, before stumbling upon a M&S store – which humorously, Mrs Claus says she’s been shopping at for years.
Bringing the high-street stalwart’s fashion, beauty, food and home offering for Christmas, the advert is brimming with inspiration – but what I had my eye on was what Punch and Norton were wearing.
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James Norton’s outfit
M&S faux leather chore jacket
The M&S faux leather chore jacket provides Mr Claus some warmth while he dashes between Christmas events in the advert. The jacket has plenty of structure from the single breasted, collared design and square pockets, while the button details make it feel more casual.
Buy now £65, Marksandspencer.com
M&S relaxed fit textured stretch trousers
His trousers take him from carol concert to Christmas dinner– and feel appropriate for each occasion. A classic silhouette, they have a textured weave and added stretch for easy movement – plus they are reasonably priced at £38.
Buy now £38, Marksandspencer.com
M&S pure cashmere scarf
Adding a pop of colour, and a festive one at that, the M&S pure cashmere scarf in red is draped around Norton’s neck in the advert. Made of 100 per cent cashmere, the scarf promises to be soft and warming.
Buy now £55, Marksandspencer.com
M&S pure cotton roll neck jumper
Norton wears the well-priced M&S pure cotton roll neck jumper under the faux leather jacket – proving a versatile layer. First seen at the M&S London Fashion Week show, the ribbed roll neck and slim design feels fashion-forward.
Buy now £28, Marksandspencer.com
Lucy Punch’s outfits
M&S stripe long sleeve revere pyjama set
We first see Mrs Claus, played by Lucy Punch, in the M&S stripe long sleeve revere pyjama set. In bold candy cane like stripes, the pyjamas are made from cotton sateen so they feel soft against the skin.
Buy now £35, Marksandspencer.com
M&S animal print belted collared longline wrap coat
We see Punch dash out of M&S clutching shopping bags in this striking M&S animal print longline wrap coat. The golden zebra print makes the coat the outfit, while the tie fastening flatters the figure.
Buy now £90, Marksandspencer.com
M&S pure merino wool roll neck jumper
Later back at home, Punch serves M&S party food to Norton wearing the M&S pure merino wool roll neck jumper, and while we only catch a glimpse, M&S says the jumper is paired with this embroidered knee length skirt (£45, Marksandspencer.com).
Buy now £36, Marksandspencer.com
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